Hand, foot and mouth disease diagnosis

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Hand, foot and mouth disease is usually a mild viral illness that most commonly affects young children under 5, but in some cases the illness is more severe. It is less common in older children, teenagers, and adults.

See a doctor if you or the person you are caring for:

is not able to eat or drink

shows signs of being dehydrated (such as not passing urine as often as usual)